96 excellent students were honored to receive scholarships worth more than 2 billion VND.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Ishikawa Isamu - Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of Japan in Vietnam; representative of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); Secretary General of AEON 1% Club Foundation; representatives of member companies of AEON Group in Vietnam; representatives of universities and generations of alumni who have received scholarships over the past 20 years. The event was not only an opportunity to recognize the students' academic efforts but also an important milestone marking the AEON Foundation's two-decade journey of social contributions.
During the 2025 scholarship ceremony, 96 third- and fourth-year students from six universities were honored for their outstanding academic achievements and active community activities. The universities include: University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Foreign Trade University, Hanoi; Vietnam National University of Agriculture; University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; Ho Chi Minh City University of Education; and Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics .
The total value of this year's scholarships is 76,800 USD (equivalent to more than 2 billion VND). This is a practical source of support that helps students pursue their studies, research and develop skills in the context of increasing demand for high-quality human resources.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam Ishikawa Isamu congratulated the 96 students and reaffirmed the philosophy of AEON Group: pursuing a peaceful society, respecting people and developing for the community. He emphasized that the AEON 1% Fund is a typical example of that sustainable commitment.
“I believe that the AEON 1% Club Fund scholarship has helped the students have a more complete and meaningful learning journey. If each student spreads kindness to the community, Vietnam will certainly go further. Just like how AEON accumulates 1% of its profits to create change, each of your contributions today will create positive changes for society tomorrow,” Mr. Ishikawa shared.
Representing the universities whose students received scholarships, Mr. Dang Hong Son - Vice Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi expressed his deep gratitude: "AEON scholarships are a valuable source of financial support, helping many students successfully complete their study goals and participate in the high-quality labor market. They are also a pioneering force contributing to society in the fields of education , environmental protection and global cultural development."
Two decades of persistently nurturing the young generation
The sharing of generations who received AEON scholarships at the ceremony created many emotions for all attendees. Ms. Le Thuy Nhien - Co-founder of TOEIC BUDDIES English Center, recipient of AEON scholarship in 2021, said that the program has given her mental strength during the most difficult period of her student life.
“The AEON scholarship helped me overcome financial pressure and have more confidence in my own abilities. Thanks to that, I continued to study for an MBA at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, along with speaking and mentoring activities for students. The scholarship is not only a source of material support – it is the belief and responsibility for me to strive to become a useful person for the community,” Ms. Nhien shared.
The consistent values that the program builds – humanity, sharing and dedication – are clearly demonstrated by many generations of AEON students in their career development journey after graduation.
At the ceremony, two students representing the group of 96 students gave a speech entitled “My Dream”. In it, they shared their future orientation, life ideals and commitment to self-development associated with social responsibility.
Ha Tuan Minh, a student majoring in Journalism at the Institute of Journalism and Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said: “The AEON scholarship not only helps me reduce financial pressure but also raises awareness that simple things can create value for society. Receiving the scholarship also means the responsibility to not only study well but also spread the humanitarian spirit that AEON has pursued for the past 20 years.”
Tuan Minh's sharing is considered a representative voice of the common aspiration of many students - to study to contribute, to strive to become a kind and useful person for the community.
The “AEON Scholarship” is part of a program to strengthen friendly relations between Asian countries through scholarships for students. The program has been implemented annually since 2006 with the desire to support students in pursuing their dreams, becoming leaders in their chosen fields and serving as a bridge of friendship between Japan and countries in the region.
By the end of 2024, the program had awarded scholarships to students from 7 countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, China and Japan. In Vietnam, the AEON 1% Club Foundation has awarded a total of 1,437 scholarships to outstanding students in Hanoi (since 2012) and Ho Chi Minh City (since 2011).
20 years is an important milestone, affirming the sustainability of the philosophy of serving society that AEON Group pursues. And today's outstanding students are the next generation, carrying the mission of spreading that humanitarian spirit in the community - in their own homeland and in the international environment.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/le-ky-niem-20-nam-hoc-bong-aeon-lan-toa-khat-vong-vuon-xa-cua-sinh-vien-chau-a-post1799013.tpo
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